Job Description
BACKGROUND:
ICMA has been awarded a USAID five-year contract to implement the CHANGE project in the Philippines. The goal of CHANGE is to support strengthened democratic governance in the Philippines by making local governance more responsive. CHANGE will seek to achieve more responsive local governance through three objectives, namely: 1) strengthen the enabling environment for decentralization; 2) enhance service delivery capacity, legitimacy, transparency, and accountability of participating local governments; and 3) empower citizens by increasing their participation in and oversight of local governance processes in ways that government both approves and support partners
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party, the Project Assistant will provide technical and administrative support to the CHANGE Component Teams in the planning, organizing, implementing, and monitoring of project activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Project Assistant will support the Component Leads by performing the following tasks:
- Coordinate with the CHANGE Operations and Finance Team, City Governance Coordinators, and the other Component Team staff in the implementation of Component activities;
- Coordinate with all project partners, including national government agencies, local government, academe, private sector institutions, community and non- governmental organizations, media associations, and other groups in the implementation of component activities;
- Gather and consolidate data and relevant information needed in project planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation.
- Assists Program Officer in any administrative support for an effective implementation of component activities, including activity design preparation and execution.
- Assists in the preparation of the needed technical and administrative reports required in the implementation of various projects and activities, including trainings, seminars, conferences, and meetings;
- Monitor progress of CHANGE activities through various modalities (site visits, emails, face to face and/or skype meetings) and report findings and recommendations.
- Assists and support the technical team in tracking the activity design, purchase request and other related task to support the activities.
- Assist and support in the preparation of reports, news bits and other documents as required by the Component Leads.
- Provide technical and administrative support to Component Teams’ short-term consultants.
- Perform other tasks as may be designated by the Chief of Party, the Component Leads and the Chief of Party.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree (graduate units/degrees will be an advantage).
- At least three (3) years’ experience in development work, project management, or related areas.
- Familiarity with implementing and/or monitoring development projects funded by donor-agencies; experience working with USAID-funded projects is a distinct advantage.
- Able to relate with people of all backgrounds and manage multiple scenarios and priorities with tact, grace and good judgment.
- Must have excellent report-writing skills.Computer-literate, highly adept in computer programs and applications related to job demands.
- Team worker and independent self-starter.
- Easily adaptable and flexible to respond to demands of the job, with initiative and drive to achieve quality results.
- Willingness to work in difficult circumstances and to do field work in different cities within the country.
- Passionate and committed to working towards strengthening governance in the Philippines.
REPORTING:
This position reports to the Chief of Party.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please apply through Devex.
Closing date: Friday, January 19, 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
ICMA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
About the Organization
ICMA is at the core of driving better communities. Through our mission and passion to advance professional local government through ethics, leadership, training, and new technology, we build sustainable, thriving communities.
ICMA provides research, content, training, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities for more than 14,000 core members and the hundreds of thousands of other local government leaders, managers, staff, and stakeholders working to build better communities around the world. Over the years, we have worked with federal agencies, foundations and philanthropic organizations, and international donors on numerous projects that are focused on activities at the intersection of effective local government management and community improvement.
